Here is the latest from the Las Vegas Valley scanner desk as of 3 p.m. Pacific on Tuesday, Nov. 3.
Two dogs pulled from smoke-filled home near Fort Apache and Maule
Clark County firefighters were called around 10 a.m. Tuesday to a house fire in the 6900 block of Amethyst Peak Street, near Fort Apache Road and Maule Avenue in the southwest valley. Crews found the home filled with smoke, used hose lines to contain and knock down the fire, and searched the house for anyone inside. They found two dogs, carried them out and treated both on scene, according to the Clark County Fire Department.
About 32 firefighters responded, with NV Energy and Southwest Gas assisting. No injuries to people were reported. The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation.
Driver tip: If you are picking up near Fort Apache Road and Maule Avenue this afternoon, watch for fire and utility vehicles on the neighborhood streets and give crews room.